Leash Laws

State LawState Statute, Sec. 22-364 - Dogs Roaming At Large, states in part that no owner or keeper of any dog shall allow such dog to roam at large upon the land and not under control of the owner or keeper.

Town OrdinanceTown Ordinance, Sec. 5-2 (PDF) - Allowing Dogs on Property Other Than Owners, states in part that [2] On public or quasipublic property, the dog is properly on a leash of no more than ten (10) feet in length held by the owner or keeper of the dog. Additionally, the Ordinance states, in part, that (b) Owners and keepers of dogs shall be responsible for the immediate removal of any feces discharged by said dog when such discharge occurs off the owner's or keeper's property. (c)